NTFS writing stopped working in Sierra

The Apple-provided NTFS driver can read/write to a BC/Windows partition without needing any third-party drivers. Check the "-o" option of the mount command.

mount -v

/dev/disk0s2 on / (hfs, local, journaled)

devfs on /dev (devfs, local, nobrowse)

/dev/disk0s4 on /Volumes/BOOTCAMP (ntfs, local, read-only, noowners)

map -hosts on /net (autofs, nosuid, automounted, nobrowse)

map auto_home on /home (autofs, automounted, nobrowse)

Each OS X upgrade overwrites /etc/fstab (be aware that it may be deprecated in the future).

Please also see FSTAB solution for NTFS write stopped working? .

I have seen several instances of NTFS corruption because of the race between different drivers trying to control the file system. Frequent use of chkdsk is strongly recommended, if you use third-party NTFS drivers.

If you even bothered to read the whole thread you would note that: firstly, I didn't start the thread, just that I had the same issue and secondly, the only thing that I have done is share information that I found on my quest for a solution. Personally, I had written to both Toshiba and Tuxera about the issue and shared what they replied with the people on this specific thread labeled "NTFS writing stopped working in Sierra" , a thread, I might add asking for help with, no, how did you put it, complaining about third party products.

In any event, perhaps there should be guidelines as to what is and isn't allowed on such a forum for us novices, in the future. And perhaps, that is something you should endeavor for the future. After all, being berated is really in bad taste on your part.

Yes, it's possible to write to NTFS volumes without third-party drivers. Personally I would rather not bother. It's easier to update. FWIW, I've never run into file corruption with third-party drivers although I suppose it's possible.

I know what a complaint is, and why people seek help when they can not resolve it thanks

You are free to do what you want with your files. Even when better solutions exist, that I wouldn't is my choice (and one I am also free to to use)

Seeing you avoid "the evils of Redmond", how did you determine HFS+ for Windows is a "better solution"?

Because it works, consistently and without denying the user access to his files at every OS update. Simple really. But why do you pay for real file conversion utilities, don't you trust the free ones?

Again, how would you know that since you don't use Windows?

Because I used Windows for years (I ran an Exchange Server) now thankfully I do not have to, so I don't.

Why do you pay when free alternatives are available?

So we all should take you take your word for it just because you say so. Got it. Sometimes I forget who I'm addressing.

Did you also forget how to answer a question?

Which is why when there are free utilities available do you choose to pay for others to do the job?

Yes. Oops, I just answered one.

This thread has had the same solution posted many times by many posters, it is the best one regardless of who posts it.

And as I have no wish to see this exchange deteriorate farther into insult I will leave it to you to fix the problem.

🙂

Csound1 wrote:

Why do you pay when free alternatives are available?

To answer your question, in the case of Paragon, because of convenience, extra features and update notifications.